Syrhus 2009

Appellation :              AOC Coteaux du Languedoc

Varietals :                  Syrah 100% which comes from a work of small remarkable  

                                   parcel’s selection. Unique personality.

Volume by alcohol :  14 % vol

Harvest :                    18 Hl/Ha

Yelds :                        Manual

Terroir :                   Villafranchien (pebbly and gravelly)

                                    Deep and poor soils

Microclimate:            cool microclimate at an altitude of 50 meters

Vinification :    

- the grapes are destemmed and crushed

- the maceration lasts 8 weeks in concrete vats

- fermenation with natural yeasts (endogenous)

- extraction by manual punching  and pumping over

- fermentation temperature : 26 à 30°C

- blending : free run wine+ press wine

Ageing :     100% in concrete vats during 24 months

Tasting: The nose has powerful aromatic intensity: black berries, leather, liquorice and hints of Eastern spices and roasting. A voluptuous palate with a dense structure and very fine, softened tannins. An explosion of flavours: cherry, gooseberry, undergrowth, sap and black pepper. The finish is full and lingering. A perfect expression of the soil.